The Horse in History

A Festschrift in Honour of John Clark

edited by Anastasija Ropa and Emma Louise Herbert-Davies

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Extent: 403 pages

Publisher: Trivent Publishing

Subjects: Medieval Studies

Series: Rewriting Equestrian History

Series volume number: 9

Language: English

Hardback (Published)

(March 2025)

ISBN: 9786156696557

5.79 x 8.23 inches

Price: $107.00

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PDF (Published)

(March 2025)

ISBN: 9786156696571

Price: $86.00

John Clark’s groundbreaking work in medieval equestrian history has shaped and inspired generations of scholars, transforming our understanding of horses in the past. A pioneer of archaeological and historical research on the medieval horse, Clark’s influential 1995 work, The Medieval Horse and its Equipment, set the stage for much of the academic exploration that followed. In this celebratory volume, international scholars come together to honor his legacy with new perspectives on the history, culture, and significance of horses across the medieval world. Spanning from Roman Britain to the Elizabethan court, this interdisciplinary collection covers a diverse range of topics including equestrian equipment, horse training, folklore, and the symbolic role of horses in literature. Featuring in-depth studies on archaeological finds and providing innovative approaches to equestrian practices and the gendered dynamics of horse-riding, the essays in this book reflect the profound influence of John Clark’s work. This Festschrift provides a fitting tribute to a scholar whose pioneering research continues to inspire and shape the field of equestrian history. Each chapter not only reflects John Clark’s enduring influence but also showcases the breadth of scholarly engagement with the historical horse, from its practical use to its deeper cultural and symbolic meanings.

  • Edited by Emma Louise Herbert-Davies
  • Edited by Anastasija Ropa